1990 BMW 320 vs. 1988 Toyota Lexcen

To start off, 1990 BMW 320 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Lexcen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Lexcen would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1990 BMW 320. (115 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 94 kg more than 1990 BMW 320. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 320. (224 Nm). This means 1988 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 320. 1988 Toyota Lexcen has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 320 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 320 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Lexcen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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